Suchergebnisse

President Obama's foreign policy is already very different to his predecessor's. Seen from Europe, four major thrusts can be identified: bury the contentious issue of the 'clash of civilizations'; hand over the 'war of necessity' in Afghanistan to the locals; accept the implied risks of cooperation with Russia; & reconsider the question of strategic alliances. 2010 will show whether the new president has any real prospect of modifying the international scene. What is certain is that the efforts already made can only serve to encourage those who are happy to note a revitalized image of the United States in the world, & thus aid the thrust of the international community towards better world governance.